Food Supplement Registration UAE | MOHAP, Dubai Municipality

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintains a robust regulatory framework for food and food supplement products, with consumer health and safety as a top priority. Regulatory authorities enforce stringent requirements to ensure that products entering the market meet established standards for safety, quality, labeling, and compliance.

The primary authorities responsible for overseeing food and food supplement regulations in the UAE are the Dubai Municipality (DM) Food Safety Department and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). These agencies work together to regulate product registration, classification, importation, and market authorization.

Food Supplement Registration in the UAE

To legally import, distribute, or market a food supplement in the UAE, companies must register their products through the Dubai Municipality’s Montaji system. The registration process requires manufacturers and importers to provide detailed product information, including ingredient composition, labeling, packaging, and supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations.

Products that contain restricted or critical ingredients, or those that make medicinal, therapeutic, or health-related claims, may require additional classification and registration with MOHAP. Such products are subject to further evaluation to verify their safety, efficacy, and regulatory status before they can be approved for sale in the UAE market.

Understanding and navigating these regulatory requirements is essential for companies seeking successful market entry and ongoing compliance within the UAE's highly regulated food and dietary supplement sector.